Game of Thrones: Attack on the North Wolf

Chapter 88 Strategy
Hearing the tsunami-like shouts in his ears, Robb had no idea when he had the title of 'Blood Wolf Lord'.

However, seeing the excited expressions of the earls, he secretly sighed in his heart and silently accepted it.

While in White Harbor, Earl Wyman had told him about the general situation in Westeros that he had missed during the month he had spent in the Narrow Sea.

Renly Baratheon married the 'Highgarden Rose' Margaery Tyrell in Highgarden, and with the support of nobles in the Reach and Stormlands, he took the lead in becoming king.

Later, Stannis Baratheon became king on Dragonstone Island, and accused Joffrey and Renly of being false kings, and he was the legal heir to the Iron Throne.

Robb was elected as the king at this time. The timing is right and favorable, which can play a considerable role in promoting the cohesion of the northern nobles.

"Thank you Earls for your trust in me!
In the near future, we will definitely overthrow the rule of the false king and gather together before the Iron Throne!

Moreover, this time I came back from the south, and I deeply feel the barrenness of the north!
This time the army goes south, I will definitely take you with me, and I will bring back the endless wealth in the south, so that our northern border will become equally rich! "

Waiting for a while with a smile on his face, seeing that the shouts gradually disappeared, Robb, who accepted that he had become the king of the North, thanked the Earls of the North and made plans for a better future.

"Now, my lords, please go to the meeting hall. I will arrange some family affairs, and I will discuss the matter of going south with you later."

Hearing Robb's words, the Earls on the school grounds got up one after another, talking with each other and walking towards the meeting hall of Winterfell City.

Earl Rickard stood up last on purpose. He approached Robb nervously, and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I think Ed's expression is not right, and he didn't see Toren..."

"I'm sorry, Earl Rickard. Toren was killed in King's Landing!"

Before Earl Rickard finished speaking, Robb spoke out what he had prepared.

"Ho...hoo!"

Although he already had some guesses in his heart, but after it was confirmed, Earl Rickard, who couldn't accept it, took a few short breaths.

After a little relief, his eyes were a little red, and he continued to ask Robb: "That kid, didn't he suffer before he died?"

"No, a sword pierces the heart."

Robb shook his head and answered truthfully.

Earl Rickard, who had lost his soul, nodded when he heard the words, and whispered to himself: "If you don't suffer, that's good, that's good!"

At this time, Ed approached from behind, nodded gratefully to Robb, and then stepped forward to support his father, comforting him: "Father, Torun's performance in King's Landing City is just like what you have always taught us.

Like the scorching sun in winter, he fought bravely to the death. "

Earl Rickard heard the words, and tightly held his second son's right hand, for fear that Ed would also leave him.

Looking at Ed, who was helping his father to the meeting hall, Robb's evaluation of him improved a lot again.

Ed was good at marching and fighting, and he was very measured in dealing with people and things. At that time in King's Landing, he didn't ask Robb to spare his brother's life.

Because, he knew that Robb was different from Duke Ed, and would never condone any betrayal.

On the Witch of the Wind, he sincerely asked Robb to keep the secret that Toren was a traitor.

Robb can still allow such small things that can gain the loyalty of his capable officers.

After getting Robb's consent, Ed asked everyone in turn who knew that Torun was a traitor to help him keep the secret.

In any case, he can be regarded as a good subordinate, a good son, and a good brother.

Without thinking about it, Robb turned and walked towards the mother and daughter Caitlin who were hugging each other.

Seeing Robb approaching, the people around Caitlin's mother and daughter all stayed away very wisely, leaving them enough space.

"Mother, I'm sorry. I failed to bring father back!"

Robb walked to Caitlin's side, bowed his head and whispered guiltily.

Caitlin heard her son's voice. She let go of Sansa from her arms and let out a sob.
Wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes, he turned his head and said with a forced smile, "Robb, this is not your problem. I heard from Sansa that it was your father who wanted to stay.

You can bring Sansa back, and Arya is safe for the time being, I am already very satisfied.

If I lost them again, I might really go crazy. "

"Mother, I assure you, I will definitely bring Arya back in one piece in the future."

Robb could see the pain Catelyn was trying to swallow, and he immediately promised to bring Arya back.

"Well, I believe in you. I always thought you were stronger than Ned. Now, you have lived up to his will and become the 'King in the North'"

Caitlin reached out and stroked Robb's face, and seemed to see Ed behind him. After being slightly stunned, she reacted and continued,
"Hurry up and go to the chamber! Discussing the military situation with your vassals is the most important thing!"

"Yes, mother. Then I will take my leave and let Sansa accompany you!"

Robb understood the priority of the matter, he nodded to Caitlin in reply, turned his head to Clay and Gendry, and said,
"Clay, you go with me, Earl Mitch must have wanted to see you just now, you two have a good chat later!
Gendry... would you like to attend this meeting as my squire? "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"I am willing, Majesty... Your Majesty!"

Hearing Robb's words, Clay immediately responded with a respectful salute, while Gendry, who lacked knowledge of etiquette since childhood, looked at Clay's appearance and imitated a response.

Robb nodded, turned around and walked towards the chamber with Clay and the two of them.

In the long-lost meeting hall of Winterfell, under the arrangement of Jory, who had recovered from his leg injury, the noble earls had already sat down and were whispering to each other.

"His Majesty!"

Seeing Robb approaching the conference hall, everyone in the conference hall stood up and bowed to him.

Robb, who was gradually getting used to this address, smiled and nodded in return, walked to the high platform of the meeting hall, and said loudly: "My lords, please sit down!
The topic of our discussion today is the overall plan for this trip to the south.

First of all, please tell me how many troops are currently gathered in Winterfell! "

"Your Majesty! More than a month ago, we responded to the call to rescue Lord Ed. In two weeks, we gathered nearly 5000 people.

Later, when they heard about King's Landing, the families dispatched more than 9000 soldiers, and finally added nearly 7000 soldiers from the Winterfell Barracks.

At present, there are about [-] northern soldiers gathered in the Winterfell barracks. "

Since Theon, Little Jon and others were all in the Winterfell barracks, Robb, who didn't know the current specific strength, asked directly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ramsay in the crowd immediately stood up and replied with a smile on his face.

"Well, more than I expected. Thank you, Lord Ramsay!"

Seeing Ramsay's very active gesture of favor, Robb nodded and answered, then suddenly remembered something, and continued to him,
"By the way, because you are loyal to your lord, you have offered the credit for the Dreadfort.

I am here to invite all adults to witness that Ramsay Snow, from today onwards, is Ramsay Bolton! "

"Your Majesty, your loyal vassal Ramsay Bolton will fight for you forever, from today until the last day of my life!"

Hearing Robb legalize his Bolton surname, Ramsay got down on one knee with a look of emotion on his face, loudly proclaiming his allegiance.

"Very well, I will look forward to your conquering all the enemies for me in the next war."

Robb nodded and smiled, and cooperated with Ramsay to stage a scene of loyalty and loyalty.

Seeing Ramsay get up and sit down, he continued to speak: "I'm here to put forward the strategic goal of going south!
The primary goal is to destroy the Lannister family and kill the false king Joffrey Hill!
The secondary goal is to collect the wealth of the south and fill the barrenness of the north! "

(End of this chapter)